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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar, Thailand:

Phuket – After years of anticipation, the revered Phra Phuttha Mingmongkol Eknakakiri, widely known as the “Big Buddha,” will officially welcome worshippers and visitors on March 3, 2026, coinciding with the sacred Buddhist holiday of Makha Bucha. [1]

NAKHON PHANOM, Thailand – A prominent temple in northeastern Thailand has suspended cremation services due to a regional fuel shortage, as local gas stations implement strict rationing measures. [2]

Accessibility Tools Increase Text Decrease Text Grayscale Link Underline Readable Font Reset Bangkok denounces Cambodian senator’s appeal to Thai royal family Loading... Loading... [3]

Sushila Karki faces tough task of maintaining order and addressing protesters' demands Akito Tanaka shares his weekly reflections and recommendations Protests sparked by social media ban reflect years of resentment toward political elites A selection... [4]

Global Church News - Carl Anderson: Our Lady of Guadalupe paves a path for the Americas Aug 30, 2016 Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model for how Christian works of mercy can cross cultural divides in the Americas, Supreme Knight of Columbus Carl Ander... (confirmed by 2 sources) [6]

Your Thoughts … Czech Republic - Central Bohemia - Kutna Hora. Sedlec Cemetery near Kutna Hora. [7]

Kushal Pokharel is a research fellow at the South Asia Institute of Advanced Studies in Kathmandu. He also serves in the research faculty of the Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management. [8]

Continuous heavy precipitation has partially inundated the 1,300-year-old reclining Buddha in Muang Sema Historical Park in Sung Noen district of Nakhon Ratchasima. [9]

Sources
[1] TH thephuketexpress.com · 2026-03-02 · 42% match

Phuket’s “Big Buddha” Officially Reopens on Makha Bucha Day

Phuket – After years of anticipation, the revered Phra Phuttha Mingmongkol Eknakakiri, widely known as the “Big Buddha,” will officially welcome worshippers and visitors on March 3, 2026, coinciding with the sacred Buddhist holiday of Makha Bucha.

[2] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2026-03-16 · 42% match

Fuel rationing forces Thai temple to halt cremations as shortages begin to bite

NAKHON PHANOM, Thailand – A prominent temple in northeastern Thailand has suspended cremation services due to a regional fuel shortage, as local gas stations implement strict rationing measures.

[3] TH world.thaipbs.or.th · 2026-01-21 · 40% match

Bangkok denounces Cambodian senator’s appeal to Thai royal family

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[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-09-13 · 44% match

Nepal

Sushila Karki faces tough task of maintaining order and addressing protesters' demands Akito Tanaka shares his weekly reflections and recommendations Protests sparked by social media ban reflect years of resentment toward political elites A selection

[5] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 51% match

Buddhists Demonstrate in Bangkok for National Religion

[6] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 50% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - Carl Anderson: Our Lady of Guadalupe paves a path for the Americas Aug 30, 2016 Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model for how Christian works of mercy can cross cultural divides in the Americas, Supreme Knight of Columbus Carl Ander

[7] MM burma.irrawaddy.com · 2019-11-23 · 42% match

Bone Church 3

Your Thoughts … Czech Republic - Central Bohemia - Kutna Hora. Sedlec Cemetery near Kutna Hora.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-07-27 · 41% match

Aid programs for Nepal aren't working anymore

Kushal Pokharel is a research fellow at the South Asia Institute of Advanced Studies in Kathmandu. He also serves in the research faculty of the Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management.

[9] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2021-10-19 · 41% match

Floods inundate ancient 1,300-year-old reclining Buddha temple in northeast Thailand

Continuous heavy precipitation has partially inundated the 1,300-year-old reclining Buddha in Muang Sema Historical Park in Sung Noen district of Nakhon Ratchasima.

[10] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2013-05-17 · 41% match

HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in Sukhothai

BANGKOK, 17 May 2013 – Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn yesterday morning proceeded to the Sukhothai Historical Park in the central district, Sukhothai province to represent His Majesty the King in opening “Ho Phra Phuttasirimaravic

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